91 Cartier A very attractive and stylish, rectangular manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with tiger eye dial.
Estimate: € 10.000 – 20.000
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| model | Rectangular |
|---|---|
| year | Circa 1980s |
| case material | 18K yellow gold |
| case number | 125'020 |
| bracelet material | Leather strap |
| movement type | Manual, cal. 9P, 16 jewels |
| movement number | 659'088 |
| dimension | 23mm width x 27.5mm length |
| signed | Dial and movement |
Cartier stands alone as a maison that has, time and again, redefined the codes of elegance through bold design and uncompromising refinement. Long before the modern obsession with form and minimalism, Cartier had already mastered the art of visual architecture in watchmaking—transforming timepieces into statements of cultural sophistication. Whether through the angular geometry of the Tank or the daring symmetry of the Santos, Cartier’s contribution to the language of horology lies not in mechanical complexity alone, but in shaping beauty that transcends generations. The present wristwatch exemplifies this ethos with remarkable clarity. Cased in 18k yellow gold, its softly curved rectangular silhouette embraces the wrist with an almost sculptural grace. The true spectacle, however, lies in the dial—fashioned from tiger’s eye, a gemstone revered for its golden chatoyancy and striated elegance. Like the folds of silk under light, the surface dances with motion, deep amber and ochre waves forming a living canvas. A sapphire cabochon crowns the piece, offering a subtle yet unmistakable nod to the maison’s jeweler-watchmaker identity. This creation is not merely a wristwatch, it is a miniature monument to Cartier’s enduring pursuit of style as substance.
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